I bit my lower lip with indecision as I sat on the couch and looked at the beautiful packaging. This wasn’t for me, it was a gift from my step-dad to my mom according to the little card.

The timing on the delivery was odd, seeing as my mom was away all weekend, but I supposed there must have been a delay or something.

It was the card that was picking away at my better judgement, piquing my curiosity and playing off my biggest weakness.

‘Can’t wait to see this on you, just so I can tear it off – Love Tim’

My mom had married the best guy in...